President Marcos has renewed his administration's resolve to prioritize the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC)'s modernization to ensure its defense capabilities align with the country's strategic needs. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos said this as he graced the...
A Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) personnel fires a rocket propelled grenade (RPG) aboard a coastal patrol boat off the Naval Detachment Oyster Bay in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Oct. 17, 2024 as part of the Kaagapay ng Mandirigma sa Dagat (Kamandag) exercise. (Photo: PMC) Filipino and American...
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) successfully hosted a fun run in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Sunday, Oct. 13, which aimed to support the families of its fallen personnel as well as those in the frontlines of the country’s fight for the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Around 4,000 Marines,...
Amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) of the Philippine Marine Corps, US Marine Corps, and Japan Ground Self Defense Force land on the beaches of Marine Base Gregorio Lim in Ternate, Cavite on Oct. 12, 2019 for KAMANDAG Exercise. (Photo by PMC) Filipino and American marines will work with their...
(Photo: Philippine Marine Corps) By MARTIN A. SADONGDONG The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) deployed 18 personnel to participate in the prestigious Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2024 in Hawaii Islands and Southern California, a ranking military officer said. PMC commandant Major Gen....
Amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) of the Philippine Marine Corps, US Marine Corps, and Japan Ground Self Defense Force land on the beaches of Marine Base Gregorio Lim in Ternate, Cavite on Oct. 12, 2019 for the KAMANDAG Exercise. (Photo by PMC) More than 1,800 marines and other servicemen from the...
Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and United States Marine Corps (USMC) personnel completed a helocast training at Marine Base Gregorio Lim in Ternate, Cavite on Friday, July 14. Philippine Marine Corps and United States Marine Corps personnel hold helocast training *at Marine Base Gregorio Lim in...
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and the United States Marine Corps (USMC) will test its ability to integrate, plan, and execute firing and tactics plans to sink a mock enemy ship as they kick off the Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23 on Thursday, July 6. *(File photo: Philippine Marine...
It was a trip down memory lane for President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. as he relived his time with the marines during the 72nd anniversary celebration of the Philippine Marine Corps on Monday, November 7. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) In his speech during the...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro spearheaded the celebration of the 72nd founding anniversary of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) on Monday, Nov. 7. (Photo by Philippine Marine Corps) A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Marine Heroes...
USS Tripoli (LHA-7), a United States Navy amphibious assault ship, will remain docked in Manila until October as it is set to participate in the Exercise Kamandag, the Philippine Navy (PN) disclosed Wednesday, Sept. 28. USS Tripoli (LHA-7), a United States Navy amphibious assault ship, dropped...
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and the Philippine Army (PA) have recently formed new battalions to further strengthen their air defense and field artillery units, the military said Thursday, June 24. Major Gen. Nestor Herico, PMC Commandant, led the activation of the Shore-Based Air Defense...
